Kocaeli University

This study compares two types of nerve blocks given before lung surgery to see which one better controls pain and reduces the need for strong painkillers. Sixty adults having planned lung surgery will receive either a paravertebral block or an erector spinae plane block, both usi…

This study tests whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near a nerve in the ear) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after middle ear surgery. About 56 adults having ear surgery will be randomly assigned to get the nerve block or standard care. The main…

This study looks at whether doing arm exercises with deep breathing helps heart surgery patients breathe better compared to arm exercises alone. About 90 adults who had planned open-heart surgery will try both methods in the ICU. Researchers will check oxygen levels, breathing ra…

This study tests whether letting patients practice with a stoma before their surgery helps lower anxiety and improve how well they adapt afterward. About 58 adults getting a colostomy or ileostomy will be randomly assigned to either receive the stoma simulation or standard care. …

This study compares two types of laparoscopic pectopexy surgery for women with pelvic organ prolapse after hysterectomy. One method uses a mesh to support the vagina, while the other does not. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer relapses and better quality of life, w…

This study looks at how walking and cycling change certain markers in the blood that relate to cartilage health. It involves 17 healthy men aged 20-35 who exercise regularly. The goal is to better understand how different types of physical activity affect cartilage, which could h…

This study looks at children with spastic cerebral palsy (ages 4-18) to see if ultrasound images of their muscles can predict how well they move. Researchers will measure muscle thickness, stiffness, and blood flow, then compare these to standard movement tests. The goal is to fi…